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Sharpe’s Siege

The Winter Campaign, 1814

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Sharpe’s Siege

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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Richard Sharpe, abandoned in enemy territory, has to trust in assistance from a hostile American privateer.

The invasion of France is under way and the British Navy has called upon the services of Major Richard Sharpe. He and a small force of riflemen are to capture a fortress and secure a landing on the French coast – one of the most dangerous missions of his career.

Through the reckless incompetence of a naval commander, Sharpe finds himself abandoned in the heart of enemy territory, facing overwhelming forces and the very real prospect of defeat. He has no choice but to trust his fortunes to an American privateer – a man who has no love for the British invaders.

Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.

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Critic reviews

‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph

'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail

'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer

‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
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best ever Sharpe totally glued all the way through shame about t Hogan very sad end

best ever

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Once again Rupert Fairley brings great characterisations to Bernard Cornwell’s ripping yarn. The strong Sharpe character is superbly brought to life by Rupert’s Sean Bean realisations, neatly fitting the story with known characterisation and Cornwell’s powerful writing...a tour de force strongly recommended

Brilliant reading

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The Sharpe books are superb and this is one of the very best. Excellent performance as always.

one of the best in the series

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Excellent story and lovely to hear the narrator getting Sharpe to sound as close to Sean Bean as possible.

outstanding

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This must be Sharpe's most desperate situation thus far. The tension was almost unbearable. Rupert Farley did his normal magnificent job.

Nailbiting

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